Political News

N.D. Senate Discusses Elder Abuse Legislation

Sen. Phil Murphy says North Dakota and Colorado are the only two states that don't require the reporting of abuse to elders or other vulnerable adults.   Read More

Sunday Off Sale Liquors Sales Again Debated In Minnesota

Sunday liquor sales come up every year at the Capitol, but have found little success.  Read More

Panel Kills Medical Defense For Marijuana Charge

A South Dakota House committee has rejected a measure that would have let people charged with possessing small amounts of marijuana argue in court that they need it for medical reasons.   Read More

ND Bill Pushes Drug Tests For Welfare Recipients

State and social services officials say a proposal to require drug testing for certain recipients of public assistance in North Dakota might be unconstitutional.   Read More

Lawmakers Want To Up Schools' Mental Health Funds

While state and federal politicians consider changes to gun laws, a group of Minnesota lawmakers want to improve mental health care in schools.   Read More

Effort Afoot For Repeat Minn. Gov Run By Emmer

Some Republicans are pining for a repeat campaign for Minnesota governor by former state Rep. Tom Emmer.   Read More

Minn. Marriage Fight Topped $18M In 2012

New Minnesota campaign finance reports show that spending on the fight over an unsuccessful constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage topped $18 million last year.   Read More

Minnesota Considers Voting Changes

Legislation to dump a requirement that people have a valid excuse to vote by absentee ballot got a favorable reception Thursday from the House Elections Committee.  Read More

Dayton's $500 Tax Rebate Plan Proves Hard Sell

The up-to-$500 tax rebate every Minnesota homeowner would get under Gov. Mark Dayton's budget is provoking a sharp legislative debate over the best route for property tax relief.   Read More

South Dakota House Passes Bill On Arming Teachers

The South Dakota House has approved a bill that would allow school districts to arm teachers and other personnel with guns to protect against attacks.   Read More